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A name from Greek · Boy

Theodore

Gift of God. From 'theos' (god) and 'doron' (gift).

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Popularity over time

A 143-year arc in numbers.

291,782 U.S. births recorded from 1880–2023.
Popularity · 1880–2023
11,104 births in 2023
1880 1951 2023
Babies named per year Peak year Most recent
Meaning

A name that means something.

TGift of God. From 'theos' (god) and 'doron' (gift).

Variants & spellings

3 ways to spell "Theodore".

Each transliteration carries a slightly different cultural fingerprint.
Theo Most common Teodoro Fyodor
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Famous bearers

People who carry the name Theodore.

Quick answers

People often ask about Theodore.

What does the name Theodore mean?
Theodore means gift of God. From 'theos' (god) and 'doron' (gift).
Where does the name Theodore come from?
Theodore is a boy name of Greek origin.
Is Theodore a boy or a girl name?
Theodore is used for both. In U.S. Social Security records, about 0% of children given the name Theodore are girls and 100% are boys.
How popular is the name Theodore in 2023?
Theodore ranks #9549 for boys in the U.S. Social Security Administration's 2023 dataset. Its all-time U.S. peak was 2023 with 11,104 babies.
How do you pronounce Theodore?
Theodore is pronounced THEE-oh-dor (3 syllables).
What are common spellings of Theodore?
Theodore is also written as Theo, Teodoro, Fyodor.
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Popularity counts come from the U.S. Social Security Administration's national dataset. Meanings and origins are curated from etymological sources. If you spot an error, please let us know.

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